Ready for retirement? You may want to look beyond Fresno. <\/p>\n
The Central Valley city ranks among the five worst places in the nation to spend your golden years, according to a new study by WalletHub. <\/p>\n
The personal finance platform recently ranked the best and worst places to retire in the United States<\/a>, based on affordability, healthcare and other factors. <\/p>\n Since many retirees are on fixed incomes, it’s important to choose your retirement destination carefully, according to WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo. <\/p>\n “The best cities for retired people are those that minimize taxes and expenses, as well as have good opportunities for retirees to continue paid work for extra income,” Lupo said. “The top cities provide high-quality healthcare and offer plenty of enjoyable activities for retirees.” <\/p>\n Here’s where Fresno ranked on the list, and why: <\/p>\n Why does Fresno rank among worst cities for retirees? <\/p>\n Fresno ranked near the bottom of WalletHub’s list of the top cities for retirement, ranking No. 179 out of 182 cities. <\/p>\n That means it’s among the worst spots in the nation for retirees. <\/p>\n The Central Valley city scored particularly low in the activities and healthcare categories, performing slightly better in terms of affordability and quality of life. <\/p>\n For instance, Fresno ranked among the 30 worst cities in terms of adult volunteer opportunities per capita and the percentage of employed adults ages 65 and older. <\/p>\n Fresno was far from the only California city with poor marks. <\/p>\n California was home to six of the nation’s worst cities for retirement, according to WalletHub. <\/p>\n What are the worst US cities for retirees? <\/p>\n According to WalletHub, Stockton was the nation’s worst city for retirees due to low marks across key affordability and healthcare metrics. <\/p>\n According to WalletHub, these were the worst 10 cities for retirees in 2026: <\/p>\n Stockton <\/p>\n San Bernardino <\/p>\n Newark, New Jersey <\/p>\n Fresno <\/p>\n Rancho Cucamonga <\/p>\n Bakersfield <\/p>\n Tacoma, Washington <\/p>\n Bridgeport, Connecticut <\/p>\n Detroit <\/p>\n Fontana <\/p>\n Where are the top 10 places to retire in the US? <\/p>\n WalletHub named Orlando, Florida,<\/a> the No. 1 city for retirees in the United States in 2026, reinforcing the Sunshine State’s reputation as a haven for older folks. <\/p>\n